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Jamaican entertainer and actor Ras Ajai, born Brian Todd Boucher, has died, World Music View can confirm. The reggae and dancehall artiste, who gained international recognition for his role in Bob Marley:

Artists Should Not Be Held Responsible For The Actions Of Their Governments Rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa are once again straining relations with Nigeria, with the entertainment industry  caught in the

Jay-Z has filed a sweeping Third Amended Complaint against attorney Tony Buzbee, his law firm, attorney David Fortney, Antigone Curis, Curis Law and Jane Doe, dramatically expanding his allegations that the defendants

Boy George says his outspoken support for Israel is costing him both professional opportunities and longtime personal relationships, just days after he withdrew from the West End revival of Jesus Christ Superstar

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The legacy of the late hip-hop icon The Notorious B.I.G. was celebrated in a heartfelt way as his Jamaican grandmother, affectionately known as GrandMaGG, marked her 104th birthday surrounded

Despite dozens of reggae releases hitting streaming platforms in 2026, former U.S. President Barack Obama is revisiting a classic, adding Damian Marley and Nas’ 2005 collaboration ‘Road to Zion’ to his annual

PORTLAND, Jamaica — One of Jamaica’s most beloved destination parties is back this week as Sun Up returns for its second staging of 2026, bringing hundreds of revelers to the historic Folly

Germany’s Reggae Jam Festival has removed a controversial stage prop after facing backlash from University Of The West Indies Professor Donna P. Hope and members of the dancehall community. The critique began

Rick Ross returns to the charts with his 12th studio album, Set In Stone. According to Hits Daily Double, the project will debut at No. 45 after earning 17,189 album-equivalent units in

Believe Music Publishing announces a new publishing partnership with leading independent London-based publisher Jack Russell Music. The partnership marks a major milestone for both companies, combining Believe Music Publishing’s worldwide infrastructure with

As the UK celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Official Albums Chart in 2026, new streaming data has revealed the most-streamed albums of the 1990s, and hip-hop continues to prove its lasting